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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.18, 2,155.49 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.18, 2,155.49 and 396.93 is: 595.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.18 : 2,155.49 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.18/2,155.49 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.18x = 2,155.49 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.18x = 855,576.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,576.66/1,437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.32

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